iSpeak Button vs VoiceHero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iSpeak Button
Record and play back a single custom message with a large, colorful button. Ideal for beginning communicators and individuals needing a simple, accessible device. Offers text customization and rotation lock.
- Record and play single messages
- Large, customizable button surface
- Add custom text to button
- Choose from twelve color options
- Rotation lock to prevent screen flipping
- Over-recordable messages
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iSpeak Button is a single message talker. It is an affordable single communication button. You can record your own personal message, and play it back with the touch of a button. This is perfect for beginning communicators, and people who require a large button surface. You can record over your message as many times as you need. You can add custom text to your button. You can rotate the button from the settings instead of on-the-fly to prevent screen-flip stimming. Button comes in twelve different color choices. The color can be changed from the settings. Need to speak sequences? Search for "iSpeak Sequences", a single switch that says up to 10 phrases you record. Need a grid of buttons? Search for "iSpeak Grid" for up to 16 buttons per screen. Need a full AAC app? "iVocalize" is a great communication app with loads of features for under $10. How to use iSpeak Button: To configure your iSpeak Button, hit the little (i) symbol in the bottom right corner of your device. From here you can enter your text, choose your button color, and enable rotation. To record a message, hit the "Start Recording" button. The circle to the right of the button will spin, this is how you know it is recording. When you are done with your message simply tap the "Stop Recording" button. Be sure your device is capable of recording sound! iPad and iPad2 have built in microphones. All iPhones have microphones. iPod touches 2nd-3rd generation need you to plug in a mic, and 4th has a built in mic. More help can be found on our website: http://www.goatella.com/
VoiceHero
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Every child deserves a voice that sounds like them. With VoiceHero, your child can become a real-life superhero by donating their voice to a peer who uses a communication device. A fun and engaging way to make a difference Just 5 short sentences — takes less than a minute Safe, private, and school-approved Empower another child with a voice that feels natural How It Works: Download the app and enter your personal token Read 5 short sentences aloud Your voice will be transformed into a unique AAC voice for a child in need One small action, a lifetime of impact. *Students receiving a donated voice also use this app to connect it to their AAC system* *This app is for schools only and requires a school-issued token for student access*
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VoiceHero at Free against iSpeak Button's $3.99. VoiceHero also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months). iSpeak Button's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
VoiceHero is free to download; iSpeak Button costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iSpeak Button ships an update every 16 months, VoiceHero every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iSpeak Button | VoiceHero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 251 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goatella | ALMAGU |
In-app purchases
iSpeak Button
No in-app purchases
VoiceHero
No in-app purchases









